Mo in Metallurgical Industry

In the metallurgical industry, molybdenum is used as an additive for the production of various alloy steels or as a high-grade alloy with tungsten, nickel, cobalt, zirconium, titanium, vanadium, niobium, etc. to improve its high temperature strength, wear resistance and corrosion resistance.Molybdenum-containing alloy steel used in the manufacture of transportation equipment, locomotives, industrial machinery, and various instruments.Some stainless steels containing 4% to 5% molybdenum are used in the production of precision chemical instruments and equipment used in seawater environments. High speed steel with 4% to 9.5% can be used to manufacture high speed cutting tools.Alloys of molybdenum and nickel and chromium are used in the manufacture of metal parts for aircraft, corrosion-resistant parts on locomotives and automobiles. Alloys of molybdenum and tungsten, chromium and vanadium are used in the manufacture of alloy components and components for warships, tanks, guns, rockets, and satellites.

Mo in the chemical industry

In the chemical industry, molybdenum is mainly used in lubricants, catalysts and pigments. Molybdenum disulfide has good lubricity under high temperature and high pressure due to its lamellar crystal structure and its surface chemistry. It is widely used as an additive for oils and greases.Molybdenum is a catalyst component in the process of desulfurization by hydrogen and other petroleum refining processes, and is used in the redox reaction of ethanol, formaldehyde and oil-based chemicals. Molybdenum orange is an important pigment pigment. Molybdenum chemicals are widely used in dyes, inks, color precipitating dyes, and anti-corrosive primers.